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Other than the above information, there is no additional information relating to proper use, precautions, or side effects for these uses.

How To Use

To help you remember to take your medicine, try to get into the habit of taking it at the same time each day. For patients taking captopril or moexipril : These medicines are best taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before meals, unless you are otherwise directed by your doctor. For patients taking this Information On Drug Viagra for high blood pressure : In addition to the use of the medicine your doctor has prescribed, treatment for your high blood pressure may include weight control and care in the types of foods you eat, especially foods high in sodium. Your doctor will tell you which of these are most important for you. You should check with your doctor before changing your diet. Many patients who have high blood pressure will not notice any signs of the problem. In fact, many may feel normal. It is very important that you take your medicine exactly as directed and that you keep your appointments with your doctor even if you feel well. Remember that this medicine will not cure your high blood pressure but it does help control it. Therefore, you must continue to take it as directed if you expect to lower your blood pressure and keep it down. You may have to take high blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life . If high blood pressure is not treated, it can cause serious problems such as heart failure, blood vessel disease, stroke, or kidney disease. Dosing— The dose of the ACE inhibitor will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The number of capsules or tablets that you take depends on the strength of Information On Drug Viagra. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the

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on the medical problem for which you are taking the ACE inhibitor. For benazepril For oral dosage form (tablets): For high blood pressure: Adults—10 milligrams (mg) once a day at first. Then, your doctor may increase your dose to 20 to 40 mg a day taken as a single dose or divided into two doses. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For captopril For oral dosage form (tablets): For congestive heart failure: Adults—25 to 100 mg two or three times a day. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor. For high blood pressure: Adults—25 to 50 mg two or three times a day. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor. For kidney problems related to diabetes: Adults—25 mg three times a day. For treatment after a heart attack: Adults—12.5 to 50 mg three times a day. For cilazapril For oral dosage form (tablets): For congestive heart failure: Adults—0.5 mg once a day at first. Then your doctor may increase your dosage up to 5 mg once a day. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For high blood pressure: Adults—2.5 to 10 mg once a day. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For enalapril For oral dosage form (tablets): For congestive heart failure: Adults—2.5 mg once a day or two times a day at first. Your doctor may increase your dose to 5 to 40 mg a day taken as a single dose or divided into two doses. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For high blood pressure: Adults—5 mg once a day at first. Then, your doctor may increase your dose to 10 to 40 mg a day taken as a single dose or divided into two doses. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For treating weakened heart muscle: Adults—2.5 mg two times a day at first. Then, your doctor may increase your dose up to 20 mg a day taken in divided doses. For injection dosage form: For high blood pressure: Adults—1.25 mg every six hours injected into a vein. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For fosinopril For oral dosage form (tablets): For congestive heart failure: Adults—10 mg once a day at first. Then your doctor may increase your dose to 20 to 40 mg once a day. For high blood pressure: Adults—10 to 40 mg once a day. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For lisinopril For oral dosage form (tablets): For congestive heart failure: Adults—5 to 20 mg once a day. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For high blood pressure: Adults—10 to 40 mg once a day. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For immediate treatment after a heart attack: Adults—5 mg once a day at first. Your doctor may increase the dose to 10 mg once a day. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For moexipril For oral dosage form (tablets): For high blood pressure: Adults—7.5 mg once a day. Then, your doctor may increase your dose up to 30 mg a day taken as a single dose or divided into two doses. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For perindopril For oral dosage form (tablets): For high blood pressure: Adults—4 mg once a day. Then, your doctor may increase your dosage up to 16 mg a day taken as a single dose or divided into two doses. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For quinapril For oral dosage form (tablets): For high blood pressure: Adults—10 to 20 mg once a day at first. Then, your doctor may increase your dosage up to 80 mg a day taken as a single dose or divided into two doses. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For congestive heart failure: Adults—5 mg twice a day at first. Then, your doctor may increase your dose to 20 to 40 mg a day taken in two divided doses. For ramipril For oral dosage form (capsules): For high blood pressure: Adults—2.5 mg once a day at first. Then, your doctor may increase your dosage up to 20 mg a day taken as a single dose or divided into two doses. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For congestive heart failure after a heart attack: Adults—2.5 to 5 mg twice a day. For reducing risk of heart attack, stroke or death from cardiovascular causes Adults— 2.5 mg once a day for one week. For the next three weeks the dose is 5 mg a day, and then increased as needed to 10 mg a day. The dose may be divided if needed.Note: For use in people aged 55 and older. For trandolapril For oral dosage form (tablets): For high blood pressure: Adults—1 to 2 mg once a day at first. Then, your doctor may increase your dose to 2 to 4 mg a day taken as a single or divided into two doses. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For treatment after a heart attack: Adults—1 mg once a day at first. Then, your doctor may increase your dose up to 4 mg a day taken as a single or divided into two doses.

Drug Interactions

Other Information On Drug Viagras—Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different Information On Drug Viagras may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When taking phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking/receiving any of the following: Amoxapine (e.g., Asendin) or Antipsychotics (medicine for mental illness) or Methyldopa (e.g., Aldomet) or Metoclopramide (e.g., Reglan) or Metyrosine (e.g., Demser) or Pemoline (e.g., Cylert) or Pimozide (e.g., Orap) or Rauwolfia alkaloids (alseroxylon [e.g., Rauwiloid], deserpidine [e.g., Harmonyl], rauwolfia serpentina [e.g., Raudixin], reserpine [e.g., Serpasil])—Side effects of these Information On Drug Viagras, such as uncontrolled body movements, may become more severe and frequent if they are used together with phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines Anticholinergics (medicine for abdominal or stomach spasms or cramps)—Side effects of phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines or anticholinergics, such as dryness of mouth, may be more likely to occur Central nervous system (CNS) depressants (Information On Drug Viagras that cause drowsiness) or Maprotiline or Tricyclic antidepressants (Information On Drug Viagra for depression)—Effects of CNS depressants or antihistamines, such as drowsiness, may become more severe; also, taking maprotiline or tricyclic antidepressants may cause some side effects of antihistamines, such as dryness of mouth, to become more severe Contrast agent, injected into spinal canal—If you are having an x-ray test of the head, spinal canal, or nervous system for which you are going to receive an injection into the spinal canal, phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines may increase the chance of seizures; stop taking any phenothiazine-derivative antihistamine 48 hours before the test and do not start taking it until 24 hours after the test Levodopa—When used together with phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines, the levodopa may not work as it should Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor activity (isocarboxazid [e.g., Marplan], isocarboxazid [e.g., Marplan], phenelzine [e.g., Nardil], procarbazine [e.g., Matulane], selgiline [e.g., Eldepryl], tranylcypromine [e.g., Parnate])—If you are now taking or have taken within the past 2 weeks any of the MAO inhibitors, the side effects of the phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines may become more severe; these medicines should not be used together

Common Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Anergan 252 Anergan 502 Antinaus 502 Pentazine2 Phenazine 252 Phenazine 502 Phencen-502 Phenergan2 Phenergan Fortis2 Phenergan Plain2 Phenerzine2 Phenoject-502 Pro-502 Promacot2 Pro-Med 502 Promet2 Prorex-252 Prorex-502 Prothazine2 Prothazine Plain2 Shogan2 Tacaryl1 Temaril3 V-Gan-252 V-Gan-502 In Canada— Histantil2 Panectyl3 Phenergan2 Note: For quick reference, the following antihistamines, are numbered to match the corresponding brand names. Another commonly used name for trimeprazine is alimemazine. This information applies to the following medicines: 1. Methdilazine (meth-DILL-a-zeen)† 2. Promethazine (proe-METH-a-zeen)‡ 3. Trimeprazine (trye-MEP-ra-zeen)‡ ‡ Generic name product may be available in the U.S. § Generic name product may be available in Canada * Not commercially available in the U.S. † Not commercially available in Canada

Contraindications

In deciding to use a Information On Drug Viagra, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines, the following should be considered: Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to these Information On Drug Viagras or to phenothiazines. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes. Pregnancy—Methdilazine, promethazine, and trimeprazine have not been studied in pregnant women. In animal studies, promethazine has not been shown to cause birth defects. However, other phenothiazine Information On Drug Viagras caused jaundice and muscle tremors in a few newborn babies whose mothers received these Information On Drug Viagras during pregnancy. Also, the newborn baby may have blood clotting problems if promethazine is taken by the mother within 2 weeks before delivery. Breast-feeding—Small amounts of antihistamines pass into the breast milk. Use by nursing mothers is not recommended since babies are more sensitive to the side effects of antihistamines, such as unusual excitement or irritability. Also, with the use of phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines there is the chance that the nursing baby may be more at risk of having difficulty in breathing while sleeping or of the sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). However, more studies are needed to confirm this. In addition, since these Information On Drug Viagras tend to decrease the secretions of the body, it is possible that the flow of breast milk may be reduced in some patients. Children—Serious side effects, such as convulsions (seizures), are more likely to occur in younger patients and would be of greater risk to infants than to older children or adults. In general, children are more sensitive to the effects of antihistamines. Also, nightmares or unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability may be more likely to occur in children. The use of phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines is not recommended in children who have a history of difficulty in breathing while sleeping, or a family history of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) . Children who show signs of Reye's syndrome should not be given phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines, especially by injection. Uncontrolled movements that may occur with phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines may be mistakenly confused with symptoms of Reye's syndrome. Teenagers—Adolescents who show signs of Reye's syndrome should not be given phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines, especially by injection. Uncontrolled movements that may occur with phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines may be mistakenly confused with symptoms of Reye's syndrome. Older adults—Elderly patients are especially sensitive to the effects of antihistamines. Confusion; difficult or painful urination; dizziness; drowsiness; feeling faint; or dryness of the mouth, nose, or throat may be more likely to occur in elderly patients. Also, nightmares or unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability may be more likely to occur in elderly patients. In addition, uncontrolled movements may be more likely to occur in elderly patients taking phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines. Other medical problems—The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of antihistamines. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Blood disease or Heart or blood vessel disease—These Information On Drug Viagras may cause more serious conditions to develop Enlarged prostate or Urinary tract blockage or difficult urination—Phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines may cause urinary problems to become worse Epilepsy—Phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines, especially promethazine given by injection, may increase the chance of seizures Glaucoma—These Information On Drug Viagras may cause a slight increase in inner eye pressure that may worsen the condition Jaundice—Phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines may make the condition worse Liver disease—Phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines may build up in the body, which may increase the chance of side effects such as muscle spasms Reye's syndrome—Phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines, especially promethazine given by injection, may increase the chance of uncontrolled movements

Drug

Promethazine

Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: Less common or rare Sore throat and fever; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness Symptoms of overdose Clumsiness or unsteadiness; convulsions (seizures); drowsiness (severe); dryness of mouth, nose, or throat (severe); feeling faint; flushing or redness of face; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there); muscle spasms (especially of neck and back) ; restlessness; shortness of breath or troubled breathing; shuffling walk; tic-like (jerky) movements of head and face; trembling and shaking of hands; trouble in sleeping Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to Information On Drug Viagra. However, check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome: More common Drowsiness (less common with methdilazine); thickening of mucus Less common or rare Blurred vision or any change in vision; burning or stinging of rectum (with rectal suppository); confusion; difficult or painful urination; dizziness; dryness of mouth, nose, or throat; fast heartbeat; feeling faint; increased sensitivity of skin to sun ; increased sweating; loss of appetite; nightmares; ringing or buzzing in ears; skin rash; unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your health care professional.

Precautions

Tell the doctor in charge that you are taking Information On Drug Viagra before you have any skin tests for allergies. The results of the tests may be affected by Information On Drug Viagra. When taking phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines on a regular basis, make sure your doctor knows if you are taking large amounts of aspirin at the same time (as for arthritis or rheumatism). Effects of too much aspirin, such as ringing in the ears, may be covered up by the antihistamine. Phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (Information On Drug Viagras that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness). Some examples of CNS depressants are sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; Information On Drug Viagra for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check with your doctor before taking any of the above while you are using Information On Drug Viagra. this medicine may cause some people to become drowsy or less alert than they are normally. Even if taken at bedtime, it may cause some people to feel drowsy or less alert on arising. Make sure you know how you react to the phenothiazine-derivative antihistamine you are taking before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert. Phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines may cause dryness of the mouth, nose, and throat. For temporary relief of mouth dryness, use sugarless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if your mouth continues to feel dry for more than 2 weeks, check with your medical doctor or dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the chance of dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus infections.

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controls nausea and vomiting. For this reason, it may cover up some of the signs of overdose caused by other Information On Drug Viagras or the symptoms of appendicitis. This will make it difficult for your doctor to diagnose these conditions. Make sure your doctor knows that you are taking this medicine if you have other symptoms of appendicitis such as stomach or lower abdominal pain, cramping, or soreness. Also, if you think you may have taken an overdose of any medicine, tell your doctor that you are taking this Information On Drug Viagra.

Notes

Phenothiazine (FEE-noe-THYE-a-zeen) -derivative antihistamines are used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of hay fever and other types of allergy. They work by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Histamine can cause itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. Also, in some persons histamine can close up the bronchial tubes (air passages of the lungs) and make breathing difficult. Some of these antihistamines are also used to prevent motion sickness, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. In addition, some of them may be used to help people go to sleep and control their anxiety before or after surgery. Phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. In the U.S. these antihistamines are available only with your doctor's prescription. In Canada some are available without a prescription. However, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper dose of the medicine for your medical condition. These Information On Drug Viagras are available in the following dosage forms: Oral Methdilazine Syrup (U.S.) Tablets (U.S.) Chewable tablets (U.S.) Promethazine Syrup (U.S. and Canada) Tablets (U.S. and Canada) Trimeprazine Extended-release capsules (U.S.) Syrup (U.S. and Canada) Tablets (U.S. and Canada) Parenteral Promethazine Injection (U.S. and Canada) Rectal Promethazine Suppositories (U.S.)

Storage

To store this medicine: Keep out of the reach of children, since overdose may be very dangerous in children. Store away from heat and direct light. Do not store the capsule or tablet form of Information On Drug Viagra in the bathroom Information On Drug Viagra cabinet, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause Information On Drug Viagra to break down. Keep the liquid form of this medicine from freezing. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

Missed Dose

If you are taking this medicine regularly and you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Monograph

Phenothiazine (FEE-noe-THYE-a-zeen) -derivative antihistamines are used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of hay fever and other types of allergy. They work by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Histamine can cause itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. Also, in some persons histamine can close up the bronchial tubes (air passages of the lungs) and make breathing difficult. Some of these antihistamines are also used to prevent motion sickness, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. In addition, some of them may be used to help people go to sleep and control their anxiety before or after surgery.

How To Use

Antihistamines are used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of your medical problem. Take them only as directed. Do not take more of them and do not take them more often than recommended on the label, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. To do so may increase the chance of side effects. For patients taking this medicine by mouth: Antihistamines can be taken with food or a glass of water or milk to lessen stomach irritation if necessary. If you are taking the extended-release capsule form of Information On Drug Viagra, swallow it whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. For patients taking promethazine for motion sickness : Take Information On Drug Viagra 30 minutes to 1 hour before you begin to travel. For patients using the suppository form of this medicine : To insert suppository: First remove the foil wrapper and moisten the suppository with cold water. Lie down on your side and use your finger to push the suppository well up into the rectum. If the suppository is too soft to insert, chill the suppository in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or run cold water over it before removing the foil wrapper. For patients using the injection form of Information On Drug Viagra : If you will be giving yourself the injections, make sure you understand exactly how to give them. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional. Dosing— The dose of an antihistamine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of antihistamines. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The number of capsules or tablets or teaspoonfuls of liquid that you take depends on the strength of Information On Drug Viagra. Also, the number of doses you take each day and the time between doses depends on whether you are taking a short-acting or long-acting form of antihistamine. For methdilazine For regular (short-acting) oral dosage forms (tablets or liquid): For allergy symptoms: Adults and teenagers—8 milligrams (mg) every six to twelve hours as needed. Children younger than 3 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children 3 to 12 years of age—4 mg every six to twelve hours as needed. For promethazine For regular (short-acting) oral dosage forms (tablets or liquid): For allergy symptoms: Adults and teenagers—10 to 12.5 mg four times a day before meals and at bedtime; or 25 mg at bedtime as needed. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children 2 years of age and older—Your doctor will determine dose based on the weight and/or size of the child. Children usually are given 5 to 12.5 mg three times a day or 25 mg at bedtime as needed. For nausea and vomiting: Adults and teenagers—25 mg for the first dose, then 10 to 25 mg every four to six hours if needed. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children 2 years of age and older—Your doctor will determine dose based on the weight and/or size of the child. Children usually are given 10 to 25 mg every four to six hours as needed. For prevention of motion sickness: Adults and teenagers—25 mg taken one-half to one hour before traveling. The dose may be repeated eight to twelve hours later if needed. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children 2 years of age and older—Your doctor will determine dose based on the weight and/or size of the child. Children usually are given 10 to 25 mg one-half to one hour before traveling. The dose may be repeated eight to twelve hours later if needed. For vertigo (dizziness): Adults and teenagers—25 mg two times a day as needed. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children 2 years of age and older—Your doctor will determine dose based on the weight and/or size of the child. Children usually are given 10 to 25 mg two times a day as needed. For use as a sedative: Adults and teenagers—25 to 50 mg. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children 2 years of age and older—Your doctor will determine dose based on the weight and/or size of the child. Children usually are given 10 to 25 mg. For injection dosage form: For allergy symptoms: Adults and teenagers—25 mg injected into a muscle or into a vein. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children 2 years of age and older—Your doctor will determine dose based on the weight and/or size of the child. Children usually are given 6.25 to 12.5 mg injected into a muscle three times a day or 25 mg at bedtime as needed. For nausea and vomiting: Adults and teenagers—12.5 to 25 mg injected into a muscle or into a vein every four hours as needed. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children 2 years of age and older—Your doctor will determine dose based on the weight and/or size of the child. Children usually are given 12.5 to 25 mg injected into a muscle every four to six hours as needed. For use as a sedative: Adults and teenagers—25 to 50 mg injected into a muscle or into a vein. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children 2 years of age and older—Your doctor will determine dose based on the weight and/or size of the child. Children usually are given 12.5 to 25 mg injected into a muscle. For suppository dosage form: For allergy symptoms: Adults and teenagers—25 mg inserted in rectum. Another 25-mg suppository may be inserted two hours later if needed. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children 2 years of age and older—Your doctor will determine dose based on the weight and/or size of the child. Children usually are given 6.25 to 12.5 mg inserted into the rectum three times a day or 25 mg at bedtime as needed. For nausea and vomiting: Adults and teenagers—25 mg inserted into the rectum for the first dose, then 12.5 to 25 mg every four to six hours if needed. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children 2 years of age and older—Your doctor will determine dose based on the weight and/or size of the child. Children usually are given 12.5 to 25 mg inserted into the rectum every four to six hours as needed. For vertigo (dizziness): Adults and teenagers—25 mg inserted into the rectum, two times a day as needed. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children 2 years of age and older—Your doctor will determine dose based on the weight and/or size of the child. Children usually are given 12.5 to 25 mg inserted into the rectum two times a day as needed. For use as a sedative: Adults and teenagers—25 to 50 mg inserted into the rectum. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children 2 years of age and older—Your doctor will determine dose based on the weight and/or size of the child. Children usually are given 12.5 to 25 mg inserted into the rectum. For trimeprazine For regular (short-acting) oral dosage forms (tablets or liquid): For allergy symptoms: Adults and teenagers—2.5 mg four times a day as needed. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children 2 to 3 years of age—1.25 mg at bedtime or three times a day as needed. Children 3 to 12 years of age—2.5 mg at bedtime or three times a day as needed. For long-acting oral dosage forms (extended-release capsules): For allergy symptoms: Adults and teenagers—5 mg every twelve hours as needed. Children younger than 6 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children 6 to 12 years of age—5 mg once a day as needed.

Drug Interactions

Other Information On Drug Viagras—Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different Information On Drug Viagras may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking or receiving a beta-blocker it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following: Allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) or Allergen extracts for skin testing—Beta-blockers may increase the risk of serious allergic reaction to these medicines Aminophylline (e.g., Somophyllin) or Caffeine (e.g., NoDoz) or Dyphylline (e.g., Lufyllin) or Oxtriphylline (e.g., Choledyl) or Theophylline (e.g., Somophyllin-T)—The effects of both these medicines and beta-blockers may be blocked; in addition, theophylline levels in the body may be increased, especially in patients who smoke Antidiabetics, oral (diabetes medicine you take by mouth) or Insulin—There is an increased risk of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar); beta-blockers may cover up certain symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) such as increases in pulse rate and blood pressure, and may make the hypoglycemia last longer Calcium channel blockers (bepridil [e.g., Bepadin], diltiazem [e.g., Cardizem], felodipine [e.g., Plendil], flunarizine [e.g., Sibelium], isradipine [e.g., DynaCirc], nicardipine [e.g., Cardene], nifedipine [e.g., Procardia], nimodipine [e.g., Nimotop], verapamil [e.g., Calan]) or Clonidine (e.g., Catapres) or Guanabenz (e.g., Wytensin)—Effects on blood pressure may be increased. In addition, unwanted effects may occur if clonidine, guanabenz, or a beta-blocker is stopped suddenly after use together. Unwanted effects on the heart may occur when beta-blockers are used with calcium channel blockers Cocaine—Cocaine may block the effects of beta-blockers; in addition, there is an increased risk of high blood pressure, fast heartbeat, and possibly heart problems if you use cocaine while taking a beta-blocker Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor activity (isocarboxazid [e.g., Marplan], isocarboxazid [e.g., Marplan], phenelzine [e.g., Nardil], procarbazine [e.g., Matulane], selegiline [e.g., Eldepryl], tranylcypromine [e.g., Parnate])—Taking beta-blockers while you are taking or within 2 weeks of taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors may cause severe high blood pressure

Common Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Betapace13 Blocadren14 Cartrol5 Corgard8 Inderal12 Inderal LA12 Kerlone3 Levatol10 Lopressor7 Normodyne6 Sectral1 Tenormin2 Toprol-XL7 Trandate6 Visken11 Zebeta4 In Canada— Apo-Atenolol2 Apo-Metoprolol7 Apo-Metoprolol (Type L)7 Apo-Propranolol12 Apo-Timol14 Betaloc7 Betaloc Durules7 Blocadren14 Corgard8 Detensol12 Inderal12 Inderal LA12 Lopresor7 Lopresor SR7 Monitan1 Novo-Atenol2 Novometoprol7 Novo-Pindol11 Novo-Timol14 Novopranol12 Nu-Metop7 pms Propranolol12 Sectral1 Slow-Trasicor9 Sotacor13 Syn-Nadolol8 Syn-Pindolol11 Tenormin2 Trandate6 Trasicor9 Visken11

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Note: For quick reference, the following beta-adrenergic blocking agents are numbered to match the corresponding brand names. This information applies to the following medicines: 1. Acebutolol (a-se-BYOO-toe-lole)‡ 2. Atenolol (a-TEN-oh-lole)‡ 3. Betaxolol (be-TAX-oh-lol)† 4. Bisoprolol (bis-OH-proe-lol)† 5. Carteolol (KAR-tee-oh-lole)† 6. Labetalol (la-BET-a-lole) 7. Metoprolol (met-oh-PROE-lol)‡ 8. Nadolol (nay-DOE-lole)‡ 9. Oxprenolol (ox-PREN-oh-lole)* 10. Penbutolol (pen-BYOO-toe-lole)† 11. Pindolol (PIN-doe-lole)‡ 12. Propranolol (proe-PRAN-oh-lole)‡ 13. Sotalol (SOE-ta-lole) 14. Timolol (TYE-moe-lole)‡ ‡ Generic name product may be available in the U.S. § Generic name product may be available in Canada * Not commercially available in the U.S. † Not commercially available in Canada

Contraindications

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking Information On Drug Viagra must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For the beta-blockers, the following should be considered: Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to the beta-blocker medicine prescribed. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes. Pregnancy—Use of some beta-blockers during pregnancy has been associated with low blood sugar, breathing problems, a lower heart rate, and low blood pressure in the newborn infant. Other reports have not shown unwanted effects on the newborn infant. Animal studies have shown some beta-blockers to cause problems in pregnancy when used in doses many times the usual human dose. Before taking any of these medicines, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant. Breast-feeding—It is not known whether bisoprolol, carteolol, or penbutolol passes into breast milk. All other beta-blockers pass into breast milk. Problems such as slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, and trouble in breathing have been reported in nursing babies. Mothers who are taking beta-blockers and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor. Children—Some of these Information On Drug Viagras have been used in children and, in effective doses, have not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in children than they do in adults. Older adults—Some side effects are more likely to occur in the elderly, who are usually more sensitive to the effects of beta-blockers. Also, beta-blockers may reduce tolerance to cold temperatures in elderly patients. Other medical problems—The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of the beta blockers. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Allergy, history of (asthma, eczema, hay fever, hives), or Bronchitis or Emphysema—Severity and duration of allergic reactions to other substances may be increased; in addition, beta-blockers can increase trouble in breathing Bradycardia (unusually slow heartbeat) or Heart or blood vessel disease—There is a risk of further decreased heart function; also, if treatment is stopped suddenly, unwanted effects may occur Diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes)—Beta-blockers may cause hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and circulation problems; in addition, if your

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Notes

This group of medicines is known as beta-adrenergic blocking agents, beta-blocking agents, or, more commonly, beta-blockers. Beta-blockers are used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). Some beta-blockers are also used to relieve angina (chest pain) and in heart attack patients to help prevent additional heart attacks. Beta-blockers are also used to correct irregular heartbeat, prevent migraine headaches, and treat tremors. They may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Beta-blockers work by affecting the response to some nerve impulses in certain parts of the body. As a result, they decrease the heart's need for blood and oxygen by reducing its workload. They also help the heart to beat more regularly. Beta-adrenergic blocking agents are available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms: Oral Acebutolol Capsules (U.S.) Tablets (Canada) Atenolol Tablets (U.S. and Canada) Betaxolol Tablets (U.S.) Bisoprolol Tablets (U.S.) Carteolol Tablets (U.S.) Labetalol Tablets (U.S. and Canada) Metoprolol Tablets (U.S. and Canada) Extended-release tablets (U.S. and Canada) Nadolol Tablets (U.S. and Canada) Oxprenolol Tablets (Canada) Extended-release tablets (Canada) Penbutolol Tablets (U.S.) Pindolol Tablets (U.S. and Canada) Propranolol Extended-release capsules (U.S. and Canada) Oral solution (U.S.) Tablets (U.S. and Canada) Sotalol Tablets (U.S. and Canada) Timolol Tablets (U.S. and Canada) Parenteral Atenolol Injection (U.S.) Labetalol Injection (U.S. and Canada) Metoprolol Injection (U.S. and Canada) Propranolol Injection (U.S. and Canada)

Storage

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This group of medicines is known as beta-adrenergic blocking agents, beta-blocking agents, or, more commonly, beta-blockers. Beta-blockers are used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). Some beta-blockers are also used to relieve angina (chest pain) and in heart attack patients to help prevent additional heart attacks. Beta-blockers are also used to correct irregular heartbeat, prevent migraine headaches, and treat tremors. They may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Beta-blockers work by affecting the response to some nerve impulses in certain parts of the body. As a result, they decrease the heart's need for blood and oxygen by reducing its workload. They also help the heart to beat more regularly.

Other Uses

Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, some beta-blockers are used in certain patients with the following medical conditions: Glaucoma Neuroleptic-induced akathisia (restlessness or the need to keep moving caused by some Information On Drug Viagras used to treat nervousness or mental and emotional disorders) Other than the above information, there is no additional information relating to proper use, precautions, or side effects for these uses.

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For acebutolol For oral dosage forms (capsules and tablets): For angina (chest pain) or irregular heartbeat: Adults—200 milligrams (mg) two times a day. The dose may be increased up to a total of 1200 mg a day. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor. For high blood pressure: Adults—200 to 800 mg a day as a single dose or divided into two daily doses. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor. For atenolol For oral dosage form (tablets): For angina (chest pain): Adults—50 to 100 mg once a day. For high blood pressure: Adults—25 to 100 mg once a day. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor. For treatment after a heart attack: Adults—50 mg ten minutes after the last intravenous dose, followed by another 50 mg twelve hours later. Then 100 mg once a day or 50 mg two times a day for six to nine days or until discharge from hospital. For injection dosage form: For treatment of heart attacks: Adults—5 mg given over 5 minutes. The dose is repeated ten minutes later. For betaxolol For oral dosage form (tablets): For high blood pressure: Adults—10 mg once a day. Your doctor may double your dose after seven to fourteen days. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor. For bisoprolol For oral dosage form (tablets): For high blood pressure: Adults—5 to 10 mg once a day. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor. For carteolol For oral dosage form (tablets): For high blood pressure: Adults—2.5 to 10 mg once a day. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor. For labetalol For oral dosage form (tablets): For high blood pressure: Adults—100 to 400 mg two times a day. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor. For injection dosage form: For high blood pressure: Adults—20 mg injected slowly over two minutes with additional injections of 40 and 80 mg given every ten minutes if needed, up to a total of 300 mg; may be given instead as an infusion at a rate of 2 mg per minute to a total dose of 50 to 300 mg. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor. For metoprolol For regular (short-acting) oral dosage form (tablets): For high blood pressure or angina (chest pain): Adults—100 to 450 mg a day, taken as a single dose or in divided doses. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor. For treatment after a heart attack: Adults—50 mg every six hours starting fifteen minutes after last intravenous dose. Then 100 mg two times a day for three months to 1 to 3 years . For long-acting oral dosage forms (extended-release tablets): For high blood pressure or angina (chest pain): Adults—Up to 400 mg once a day. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor. For injection dosage form: For treatment of a heart attack: Adults—5 mg every two minutes for three doses. For nadolol For oral dosage form (tablets): For angina (chest pain): Adults—40 to 240 mg once a day. For high blood pressure: Adults—40 to 320 mg once a day. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor. For oxprenolol For regular (short-acting) oral dosage form (tablets): For high blood pressure: Adults—20 mg three times a day. Your doctor may increase your dose up to 480 mg a day. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor. For long-acting oral dosage form (extended-release tablets): For high blood pressure: Adults—120 to 320 mg once a day. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor. For penbutolol For oral dosage form (tablets): For high blood pressure: Adults—20 mg once a day. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor. For pindolol For oral dosage form (tablets): For high blood pressure: Adults—5 mg two times a day. Your doctor may increase your dose up to 60 mg a day. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor. For propranolol For regular (short-acting) oral dosage forms (tablets and oral solution): For angina (chest pain): Adults—80 to 320 mg a day taken in two, three, or four divided doses. 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For treatment after a heart attack: Adults—10 mg two times a day. For preventing migraine headaches: Adults—10 mg two times a day. Your doctor may increase your dose up to 30 mg once a day or in divided doses.

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In the U.S.— Remeron Remeron SolTab

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Precautions

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